Godfred Otchere | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Godfred Otchere | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

University of Otago,  New Zealand

Mr. Godfred Otchere is a Ghanaian public and global health researcher and doctoral candidate at the University of Otago, Medical School, New Zealand. With over six years of experience in research, healthcare planning, and statistical analysis, he has contributed to diverse projects addressing critical healthcare challenges in Ghana and beyond. His academic and professional journey reflects a strong commitment to improving health systems, policy, and education. Godfred has held several positions at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, including Biostatistician, Health Planner, and Research Assistant on the Sugar Talk project. He has published seven peer-reviewed journal articles in global health systems, malaria prevention, hepatitis B awareness, and diabetes self-management. He is a recipient of prestigious awards, including the University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship, DAAD Scholarship, and Laura Bassi Scholarship. Through his research in population health and health promotion, Godfred aims to influence policy and improve community health outcomes across developing countries.

Professional Profile

Education

Godfred Otchere holds a Master of Science degree in Global Health from the University of Freiburg, Germany (2021–2022), where he gained interdisciplinary training in international health issues, policy, and research. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Management with First Class Honours from the University of Education, Winneba-Ghana (2013–2017), demonstrating academic excellence in business administration and health service management. His foundational education includes a West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Business Accounting from Swedru School of Business, Ghana (2008–2012), which provided him with a solid background in accounting, finance, and administration. His academic achievements are marked by his continuous pursuit of excellence and his selection for prestigious scholarships, including DAAD and Laura Bassi. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD at the University of Otago, focusing on health systems, policy, and public health research. His educational background combines business acumen with health science, equipping him for complex health system challenges.

Professional Experience

Godfred Otchere has six years of experience in public health research, planning, and administration, primarily at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana. From 2018 to 2021, he served as Health Planner and Administrative Manager in the Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, where he developed and implemented strategies for hospital performance improvement. Simultaneously, he worked as a Research Assistant on the Sugar Talk project, addressing diabetes management and patient education. During his National Service (2017–2018), he functioned as a Biostatistician in various hospital units, including Oncology, Family Planning, and Psychiatry, gaining hands-on experience in healthcare data analysis and clinical support. Currently, he is a doctoral candidate at the University of Otago, focusing on health systems and population health. His combined research and administrative experience informs his approach to health policy, systems strengthening, and health education, especially in resource-limited settings. He is also a published author in several peer-reviewed journals.

Research Interests

Godfred Otchere’s research focuses on population health, health systems and policy, public and global health, and health education and promotion. He is passionate about improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes in low-resource settings through evidence-based research. His doctoral research at the University of Otago examines system-level health interventions and the impact of policy on population health outcomes. Godfred has contributed to projects exploring diabetes education, hepatitis B awareness, malaria prevention, and healthcare quality improvement strategies. His work often involves interdisciplinary methods, including policy analysis, health promotion models, and stakeholder engagement. Through systematic reviews, surveys, and field studies, he aims to bridge the gap between healthcare research and practice. His published work, including scoping reviews and protocol development, reflects a strong emphasis on practical solutions for healthcare challenges in Ghana and similar contexts. Godfred’s ultimate goal is to influence global health policy and empower communities through informed, sustainable public health interventions.

Awards and Honors

Godfred Otchere has been recognized with several prestigious awards for his academic and research excellence. He is a current recipient of the University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship (2023–2026), awarded for outstanding doctoral research potential. He was also awarded the DAAD Scholarship (2021/2022) for his Master’s studies in Global Health at the University of Freiburg, reflecting his international academic merit. In 2022, he received the Laura Bassi Scholarship, which supports junior researchers undertaking impactful academic work, demonstrating both promise and commitment to advancing public health research. He graduated with First Class Honours in Management from the University of Education, Winneba-Ghana in 2017, underscoring his consistent academic excellence. These distinctions highlight Godfred’s dedication to scholarship, leadership in health research, and commitment to addressing global health challenges. His awards reflect his potential to contribute significantly to policy-making and sustainable health interventions in developing and underserved populations.

Publications

  • Diabetes self-management education interventions in the WHO African Region: A scoping review
    E Kumah, G Otchere, SE Ankomah, A Fusheini, C Kokuro, K Aduo-Adjei, …
    PloS one 16 (8), e0256123
  • Influence of the Model of Care on the Outcomes of Diabetes Self‐Management Education Program: A Scoping Review
    E Kumah, EK Afriyie, AA Abuosi, SE Ankomah, A Fusheini, G Otchere
    Journal of diabetes research 2021 (1), 2969243
  • Intermittent preventive treatment of Malaria in pregnancy with sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine and its Associated factors in the Atwima Kwanwoma District, Ghana
    E Kumah, F Duvor, G Otchere, SE Ankomah, A Fusheini, C Kokuro, …
    Annals of global health 88 (1), 27
  • Quality improvement in healthcare: A focus on patient focused strategies
    E Kumah, SE Ankomah, SK Agyei, G Otchere
    International Journal of Biosciences, Healthcare Technology and Management 9 …
  • Framework for assessing the performance of the Ghanaian health system: study protocol
    E Kumah, SE Ankomah, A Fusheini, P Agyei-Baffour, MA Ayanore, …
    Health research policy and systems 19, 1-8
  • Knowledge, attitude and practice towards hepatitis B infection among high school students in Asante Mampong, Ghana
    G Otchere, E Dwomoh, E Kumah, SE Ankomah, A Fusheini, …
    International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine 33 (3), 269-279
  • Factors influencing community acceptability of mass drug administration for the elimination of onchocerciasis in the Asante Akim South Municipal, Ghana
    E Kumah, P Owusu, G Otchere, SE Ankomah, A Fusheini, C Kokuro, …
    PLoS neglected tropical diseases 17 (3), e0011251

 

 

 

Prof. Johanna Kokot | Medical Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Johanna Kokot | Medical Economics | Best Researcher Award

Professor of Economics at Medical Economics, Universität Hamburg, Germany

Johanna Kokot, born on June 22, 1984, in Templin, is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at Universität Hamburg. Since 2019, she has held the position of Assistant Professor for Behavioral Economics of Healthcare (Tenure Track) at the Hamburg Center for Health Economics, Universität Hamburg. Prior to this, from 2017 to 2019, she worked as a Research Fellow at the Central Research Institute of Ambulatory Health Care in Germany (Zentralinstitut für die Kassenärztliche Versorgung in Deutschland, Zi) in Berlin.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Prof. Johanna Kokot is an Assistant Professor for Behavioral Economics of Healthcare (Tenure Track) at the Hamburg Center for Health Economics, Universität Hamburg, since 2019. Prior to this role, she served as a Research Fellow at the Central Research Institute of Ambulatory Health Care in Germany (Zentralinstitut für die Kassenärztliche Versorgung in Deutschland, Zi), Berlin, from 2017 to 2019. From 2011 to 2017, she was a Research Fellow at the Department of Economics and Health Economics Research Center (CINCH) at the University of Duisburg-Essen.

Academic Training:

In 2018, Prof. Johanna Kokot earned her Ph.D. in Economics (Dr. rer. pol.) from the University of Duisburg-Essen. Her thesis, titled “Risk preferences and financial incentives in health care markets,” was awarded the highest distinction of summa cum laude. She completed her Diploma in Economics at TU Dortmund in 2010.

Research Interest:

Prof. Johanna Kokot’s research interests include Health Economics, Behavioral and Experimental Economics, and Healthcare Management.

Teaching:

At the Universität Hamburg, Prof. Johanna Kokot has taught a variety of courses covering Behavioral Economics, Health Economics, and related topics. In the winter term of 2023, she taught “Behavioral Health Economics” for the Master’s program in English, and “Actual Topics in Behavioral Economics” for the Bachelor’s program. In the summer term of 2023, she taught “Behavioral Economics” for the Bachelor’s program and “Monetary and non-monetary incentives” for the Master’s program. In the winter term of 2022, she taught “Behavioral Health Economics” and “Social Preferences” for the Master’s program. In the summer term of 2022, she taught “Behavioral Economics” and offered courses on the behavioral economic perspective of the coronavirus pandemic for both Bachelor’s and Master’s programs, as well as for the Hamburg International Summer School. Her courses in the winter term of 2021 included “Health Economics” in English, and courses on behavioral economic experiments and the coronavirus pandemic for the Master’s program. In the summer term of 2021, she taught “Behavioral Economics” and offered courses on the behavioral economic perspective of the coronavirus pandemic for both Bachelor’s and Master’s programs, as well as for the Hamburg International Summer School.

Publications:

  1. Health insurance choice and risk preferences under cumulative prospect theory–an experiment
    Authors: N Kairies-Schwarz, J Kokot, M Vomhof, J Weßling
    Journal: Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization
    Citations: 49
    Year: 2017
  2. A new look at physicians’ responses to financial incentives: Quality of care, practice characteristics, and motivations
    Authors: J Brosig-Koch, H Hennig-Schmidt, N Kairies-Schwarz, J Kokot, D Wiesen
    Journal: Journal of Health Economics
    Citations: 39*
    Year: 2024
  3. The effects of competition on medical service provision
    Authors: J Brosig‐Koch, B Hehenkamp, J Kokot
    Journal: Health Economics
    Citations: 24
    Year: 2017
  4. How Do Consumers Choose Health Insurance?–An Experiment on Heterogeneity in Attribute Tastes and Risk Preferences
    Authors: N Kairies-Schwarz, J Kokot, M Vomhof, J Wessling
    Citations: 18*
    Year: 2014
  5. Sorting into payment schemes and medical treatment: A laboratory experiment
    Authors: J Brosig‐Koch, N Kairies‐Schwarz, J Kokot
    Journal: Health Economics
    Citations: 14
    Year: 2017
  6. Does a spouse’s health shock influence the partner’s risk attitudes?
    Author: J Kokot
    Journal: Ruhr Economic Papers
    Citations: 6
    Year: 2017
  7. Who benefits from quality competition in health care? A theory and a laboratory experiment on the relevance of patient characteristics
    Authors: J Brosig‐Koch, B Hehenkamp, J Kokot
    Journal: Health Economics
    Citations: 3
    Year: 2023
  8. Contextual framing effects on risk aversion assessed using the bomb risk elicitation task
    Authors: B Hermanns, J Kokot
    Journal: Economics Letters
    Year: 2023
  9. Do Prosocial Considerations Play a Role in Individuals’ Decision-Making Under Risk? Experimental Evidence from the COVID-19 Pandemic
    Authors: B Hermanns, J Kokot
    Year: 2023
  10. Heterogeneity in health insurance choice: an experimental investigation of consumer choice and feature preferences
    Authors: B Hermanns, N Kairies-Schwarz, J Kokot, M Vomhof
    Year: 2023

 

 

Dr. Ousmane Ouedraogo | Healthcare Workforce | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ousmane Ouedraogo | Healthcare Workforce | Best Researcher Award

PhD Public Health/Nutrition, Healthcare Workforce  ( Université Libre de Bruxelles /Belgium), Burkina Faso

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Ousmane OUEDRAOGO holds a PhD in Public Health with a focus on Nutrition policies and governance. He is a seasoned Nutritionist and Epidemiologist with a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years. Currently serving as a UNICEF Nutrition Specialist, he is responsible for overseeing multisectoral coordination and nutrition information. Dr. OUEDRAOGO has a strong background in nutrition program management, with expertise in both prevention and care. His skill set also encompasses multisectoral governance and coordination, nutrition surveillance, capacity building, and nutrition policy analysis and research, including in emergency settings. He is known for his ability to work independently, delivering high-quality results even under pressure. Dr. OUEDRAOGO is highly regarded for his exceptional networking, management, and coordination skills. 🎓🍎📊🏥👨‍🔬

Professional Experience:

As a Nutrition Specialist at UNICEF Burkina Faso since July 2017, Dr. Ousmane OUEDRAOGO has been based in Ouagadougou. In addition to this role, he has taken on the responsibility of the Officer in Charge (OIC) Nutrition Manager at UNICEF Burkina Faso. In his capacity as a Nutrition Specialist, he focuses on multisectoral coordination and the Nutrition Information System. His key roles and responsibilities include:

  • 🤝 Strengthening multisectoral nutrition coordination/governance and partnerships.
  • 🎯 Serving as the focal point for nutrition outcomes in the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).
  • 📊 Providing support for strengthening the nutrition information system (NIS).
  • 🏛 Acting as the deputy focal point for the national multisectoral nutrition information platform (NIPN) for nutrition governance and nutritional information.

Key Areas of Expertise:

Dr. Ousmane OUEDRAOGO is highly skilled in multisectoral nutrition coordination and governance, bringing extensive experience in nutrition program management and programming to his role. He specializes in developing and managing nutrition information systems (NIS) and excels in partnership development and management. Dr. OUEDRAOGO also provides technical assistance for the national nutrition information platform (NIPN), demonstrating his comprehensive expertise in the field of nutrition.

Academic Training:

Dr. Ousmane OUEDRAOGO has an impressive educational background, including:

  • PhD in Public Health with a focus on nutrition policies and governance from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium, in 2022. His thesis topic was “Processus politiques et de planification multisectorielle en nutrition informés par des données probantes: cas du Burkina Faso.”
  • Master’s degree in Human Nutrition and Food Security from the Institut Supérieur de Sécurité Humaine (ISSH) in Burkina Faso, obtained in 2019.
  • University Diploma in Nutritional Education from Senghor University of Alexandria, Egypt, obtained in 2019.
  • Master’s degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the African Institute of Public Health (IASP) in Burkina Faso, completed in 2018.
  • Emergency Nutrition Program Manager diploma from the Institut BIOFORCE in France in 2013.

 

 

Mr. Tadios Lidetu | Adult health Nursing and Epidemiology

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🎉🏆 Congratulations, Mr. Tadios Lidetu, on Your Outstanding Achievement as the Best Researcher! 🏆🎉
Mr. Tadios Lidetu: Leading Researcher in Adult health Nursing and Epidemiology

Lecturer in Adult health Nursing and Epidemiology from Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

Congratulations, Mr. Tadios Lidetu, on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from Sciencefather! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

Mr. Tadios Lidetu, a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a Lecturer in Adult health Nursing and Epidemiology from Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

Professional Profiles:

📚 Educational Status
  1. Master of Public Health in Epidemiology
    • Institution: Bahir Dar University
    • CGP: 3.83
    • Thesis Topic: Post-Stroke Aspiration Pneumonia
    • Thesis Result: Excellent
    • Remark: Published 📰
  2. Master of Science in Adult Health Nursing
    • Institution: Bahir Dar University
    • CGP: 3.83
    • Thesis Topic: Post Peripheral Intravenous Cannula Phlebitis
    • Thesis Result: Excellent
    • Remark: Reached final stage for Publication 📚
  3. Bachelor of Science in Compressive Nursing
    • Institution: Tropical College of Medicine
    • CGP: 3.54
  4. Number of Publications
    • Published: Five 📖
    • Ongoing: Four 🔍
1. Clinical Skills
  • Basic life support
  • Medication administration (oral and parenteral)
  • Nasogastric tube insertion
  • Catheterization
  • Enema care
  • Intravenous fluid administration
2. Teaching Skills

I. Public Courses

  • Epidemiology
  • Research methodology
  • Biostatistics
  • Communicable Disease Control

II. Clinical Courses

  • Fundamental Nursing
  • Medical Surgical Nursing
  • Health Assessment
  • Professional Nursing ethics
3. Research Skills
  • Research topic/title proposal
  • Research methodology design
  • Research proposal writing
  • Research data collection
  • Research data analysis
  • Research result writing
4. Short Term Training Skills
  • Microsoft Word format for research
  • Microsoft PowerPoint preparation for thesis presentation
  • Epi info for sample size determination
  • Epi data for data entry
  • SPSS and STATA for data analysis, and others
5. Community Service Skills
  • Screening community health problems
  • Diagnose community health problems
  • Managing and Monitoring community health problems
6. Leadership and Management Skills
  • Coordinating activities
  • Directing/leading health institutions
  • Team/group working
7. Work Experience:
  • Director of Health Center for three (3) years
  • Clinical staff at hospitals for three (3) years
  • Educator/lecturing at public University and Higher private institutions for two (2) years
8. Training and Certificate
  • Training of basic and Advanced life support (BLS & ALS)
  • Training of OTP
  • Training of family planning service including long-term methods
  • Training and certificate of mental health gap (mhGAP)
  • Training of managing, leading, coordinating of health care services
9. Language:
  • Amharic and English: speaking, listening, reading, writing
10. Current Position:
  • Currently working at Bahirdar University as Academic staff.
 Reference’s:
  1. Getenet Dessie (BSN, MSN, MPH in Epidemiology, Assistant Professor at Bahir Dar
    University, Ph.D fellow at Australia National University), Address, 0923522712,
    ayalew.d16@gmail.com
  2. Aschalew Mesfin (MD, MPH in Health system and Project management, Regional
    Malaria coordinator at Amhara region), address: 0936747438,
    draschalew@gmail.com),